Jersey City Intersection Accident Attorney

In the United States, intersection accidents make up about 40% of the total car accidents in the country. Most of these accidents occur at intersections in major cities like Jersey City. From 2008 to 2012, more than 1,000 individuals were killed in New Jersey because of intersection accidents. This might not seem like a lot of people, but it is enough to raise concern.

Hire an Experienced Intersection Accident Attorney in Jersey City

An intersection is when you have two or more roads crossing into each other. Jersey City certainly has no shortage of major intersections with lots of traffic. Intersections can be a nightmare for drivers, especially when there are no traffic lights. But even if there are traffic lights, there are still going to be speeders and other drivers who break the traffic laws and cause accidents. This makes intersections dangerous not just for motorists, but also for pedestrians and cyclists as well.

Drivers are always advised to observe the yield signs, stop signs, and traffic lights. However, you have no control over what other drivers do. You could be the perfect driver and still come across someone else who is driving recklessly. Because of this behavior, you or someone you love could become seriously injured or killed.

Here are all the common reasons that intersection accidents occur:

The driver speeds through the traffic light or the stop sign.

The driver does not stop completely.

The driver does not yield to pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists.

Drunk driving at the wheel. This reduces the driver’s judgment and reaction timing.

The driver is distracted by their mobile phone or other electronic devices.

The driver is tired and falls asleep.

A vehicle with bad tires or brakes.

If the driver that is found to be at fault will be criminally charged in most cases. Their victim will be entitled to compensation from both their insurance provider and through legal action. The insurance company does not actually take legal action against a driver. They will only pay the medical bills of the victim if their plan covers it. For this reason, a Jersey City intersection accident attorney like us would have to be hired. We always fight for our injured clients to get them the compensation they deserve. If you have been injured in an intersection accident, give us a call at 201-798-8000. Give us a chance to fight for your rights.

Injuries from Intersection Accidents

When there is an intersection accident, one of two scenarios is likely to occur. Either one car has collided with the side of another car or two cars have crashed head-on into each other. Both cases would result in serious accidents, especially if the driver at fault was speeding. The injuries sustained from such an accident will be quite severe.

Below is a list of the bodily areas that often get injured from intersection accidents:

Spinal cord

Neck

Brain

Head

Bones

What a victim may not notice right away are the internal injuries. Aside from the bruises, cuts, broken bones, and so forth, there could be damage to other tissues and organs that won’t be noticeable for weeks. There is also the psychological trauma that has been experienced as well. If a driver is proven to be at fault, they will owe the victim a lot of compensation for the pain and suffering inflicted upon them.

Side Collisions at Intersections

Side collisions are quite common at intersections. These are often called T-bone accidents because the intersecting roads form a “t” shape. If one vehicle drives into another vehicle that is on the opposite intersecting road, they are going to drive into the side of that vehicle. The driver at fault will usually be intoxicated or distracted and go through the stop light or stop line. Since they don’t slow down, they will likely hit the other car at very fast speeds. If they hit the driver’s side of the vehicle, then it will seriously injure the driver. If it is on the passenger side with nobody sitting there, then the driver may suffer less severe injuries. However, the injuries will still be serious enough to need medical attention.

As a result of the accident, the victim could suffer from:

Broken bones

Loss of hearing

Fractured ribs

Dislocated shoulders

Sternum damage

In addition to calling your insurance company, make sure you call the police if they haven’t already talked to you. Chances are that a police report already exists because intersection accidents will often get the attention of law enforcement right away. Since these accidents tend to hold up traffic on both roads, you can expect multiple police offers to be at the scene of the accident in a matter of minutes. They will be followed by an ambulance to take you to the hospital and get your injuries treated.

Which Type of Victim Are You?

Are you a motorist, motorcyclist, bicyclist, or pedestrian who was injured at an intersection? No matter what the circumstances were, your injury will entitle you to financial compensation for your medical bills, pain, and suffering. If you were riding a bicycle or merely walking on the street and a car hit you at an intersection, you are immediately deemed the victim. Drivers have an obligation to never hit anyone on foot or bicycle under any circumstances. It doesn’t even matter if you were jaywalking across the street and a car hits you. The driver in the car is supposed to always watch where they are going. If they don’t and end up hitting you, then you can seek compensation in court from that driver.

Contact a Jersey City Intersection Accident Attorney

If you have been involved in a Jersey City intersection accident and you have suffered any kind of personal injury from it, then you need to hire a professional attorney with experience in such cases. Our law firm has some of the best intersection accident attorneys in Jersey City. They have assisted hundreds of accident victims in getting what is owed to them for their pain and suffering. Let us now do the same for you.

If you would like to receive a free consultation about our legal services for personal injury victims of intersection accidents, you can contact us at 201-798-8000. You can schedule an appointment to see one of our experienced and highly trained attorneys. If you clear legal grounds to sue with no fault of your own, you can expect free representation in court. You only pay us if we win your case.

Call us Today at(201) 798-8000

RECENT CASE RESULTS

$1,300,000.00 settlement for claimant injured in a motor vehicle accident. As a result of the accident, our client sustained injuries to her spine.

$950,000.00 settlement for claimant injured when she was struck by a motor vehicle when crossing the street. As a result of the accident, our client sustained a fractured leg and injuries to her back. This was a difficult liability case but the settlement was obtained as a result of strong settlement negotiations.

$825,000.00 settlement for claimant injured when he slipped and fell on ice. As a result of the accident, our client sustained a broken ankle.

$375,000.00 settlement for claimant injured when he was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle in Jersey City. The liability insurance carrier argued low impact with minimal property damage and our client’s age to minimize the extent of his damages. As a result of the accident, our client sustained injuries to his neck and back resulting in multiple injections including a two level lumbar fusion and discectomy surgery. This settlement was the result of strategic preparation and strong settlement negotiations.

$100,000.00 settlement for claimant injured when she was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Maplewood. The claim had its complexities due to the claimant's ongoing health issues, prior accident history and age. As a result of the subject accident, our client sustained an aggravation of injuries to her neck, back and right shoulder resulting in a one level discectomy with instrumentation. The bodily insurance carrier tendered its insured's policy limits prior to the two year statute of limitations and without extensive litigation.

Your Personal Injury Team

When someone’s negligence causes you or a loved one serious injury, you deserve justice. Our team of personal injury lawyers at Bhatt Law Group is here to help you obtain the maximum available compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and other losses. We’re dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured people throughout New Jersey.